Prequalifying as a Subcontractor Learn how to Prequalify as a Subcontractor with NCDOT

Prequalification Steps - Subcontractor

As a subcontractor, you must be prequalified before you can perform work on a project. General contractors (Prequalified Bidders and POC Primes) who are currently prequalified can also do work for NCDOT as a subcontractor and do not need to go through the subcontractor approval process.

Why is prequalification necessary?

Prequalification is necessary to ensure that you have sufficient ability and experience to do the work specified in NCDOT contracts. Only bids from prequalified bidders can be accepted when a contract is advertised. However, subcontractors must be prequalified prior to starting work.

Online - To apply for prequalification, you will need to obtain an North Carolina Identity Management (NCID) user ID. If you do not have and NCID account, go to the NCID Web Site and select the Business Account option for new user account type.

Paper - You can apply for prequalification by sending in a form. Download the form from this link:

Click on "Look Up" to search for your firm. When you find it, click on it and then select what type of application you wish to complete. Click "Next" and complete the information on your screen.

Renewal and Requalification

Once your company is prequalified, it is not considered prequalified indefinitely. You must renew each year and requalify every third year. The purpose of the annual renewal is to make sure NCDOT has a current Safety Index and address on file.